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Health Care Sciences & Services
Szu-Yu Hsiao, Ping-Ho Chen, Shan-Shan Huang, Cheng-Wei Yen, Shun-Te Huang, Shu-Yuan Yin, Hsiu-Yueh Liu
Summary: The study assessed dental treatment needs and risk factors for children with disabilities in Taiwan, finding that a majority required restorative dental treatment due to dental caries. Most children had multiple teeth and surfaces requiring treatment, with significant risk factors including parents with lower socioeconomic status and poor oral health habits. Addressing these factors through dental treatment, hygiene education, and dietary modifications is essential for reducing dental caries in children with disabilities.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sarah Cui, Rahena Akhter, Daniel Yao, Xin-Yun Peng, Mary-Anne Feghali, Winnie Chen, Emily Blackburn, Elizabeth Fieldja Martin, Gulam Khandaker
Summary: This scoping review examined research on risk factors affecting dental caries experience in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. The findings highlight the importance of caregiver-related education levels, oral health literacy, and sugar intake as significant risk factors. Standardization and culturally specific studies are needed for further research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sung Eun Choi, Joel White, Elizabeth Mertz, Sharon-Lise Normand
Summary: This cohort study found that compared to White children, children and adolescents of other racial and ethnic groups are at a higher risk of tooth decay. Mediation analysis revealed that insurance and dental procedure types explained most of the racial and ethnic disparities in tooth decay risk. Targeted strategies to reduce oral health disparities should focus on different individual- and community-level factors based on age and racial/ethnic group.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tumaini S. Ndekero, Lorna C. Carneiro, Ray M. Masumo
Summary: This study in Tanzania examined the prevalence of Early Childhood Caries (ECC), risk factors, and nutritional status among 3-5-year-old children. The results showed a significant negative relationship between ECC and children's anthropometric measures, and a positive relationship with sugar exposure and poor oral hygiene. Controlling risk factors could help reduce the occurrence of ECC and promote the health of well-nourished children.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hosam Alraqiq, Ahmid Eddali, Reema Boufis
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among children in Tripoli, Libya. It found that socioeconomic and behavioral factors, such as screening site, maternal employment, toothbrushing duration, past dental treatment, and past emergency visit, were significantly associated with caries prevalence. Efforts should be focused on addressing these factors to improve oral health behavior and care utilization.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ruxandra Sfeatcu, Mariana Caramida, Ruxandra Sava-Rosianu, Marius Lupsa Matichescu, Atena Galuscan, Mihaela Adina Dumitrache
Summary: This study aims to assess dental caries experience and oral health-related behaviors among children in the South and Central region of Romania. The results showed that the frequency of caries-free 12-year-old children was 36.7%, with an average DMFT of 2.89. It was also found that oral health-related habits negatively influence oral health, highlighting the importance of promoting oral health education and regular dental attendance for children in Romania.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Selamawit Bassa, Shimelash Bitew Workie, Yibeltal Kassa, Dawit Worku Tegbaru
Summary: This study aimed to determine the relationship between nutritional status and dental caries among school-age children in southern Ethiopia. The prevalence of dental caries was 15.6%, and there was no significant correlation with nutritional status. Factors associated with dental caries included the mother's educational status, not cleaning teeth, drinking sugared coffee, consuming sweet food, and not consuming milk.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alev Basaran, Zehra Kilinc, Hidir Sari, Ercan Gunduz
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the etiological risk factors of cerebral palsy, with a focus on preventable factors. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with the mothers of 210 children with cerebral palsy registered at the Mardin Guidance and Research Center. The findings revealed that most of the children were premature, had low birth weight, had parents who were relatives, had mothers with low education level, and came from families with low socioeconomic status. These risk factors, which were largely preventable, were significant.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Baranya Shrikrishna Suprabha, Ramya Shenoy, Yermunja Mahabala Karuna, Anupama Panakaje Nayak, Arathi Rao, Violet D'Souza
Summary: Parents play a crucial role in their children's dietary habits, but they may struggle to put their knowledge into action due to various influences. Motivational interviewing of parents and governmental and school policies to reduce sugary food consumption may be necessary.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Nguyen Van Chuyen, Vu Van Du, Nguyen Van Ba, Dao Duc Long, Ho Anh Son
Summary: The prevalence of dental caries in both primary and permanent teeth was high among secondary school children in rural highland Vietnam. Factors associated with dental caries varied between primary and permanent teeth and included age group, ethnic group, and knowledge/attitude related to dental caries. Interventions should target younger children and specific minority ethnic groups, while emphasizing the importance of improving knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to dental caries.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Tal Krasovsky, Tal Keren-Capelovitch, Jason Friedman, Patrice L. Weiss
Summary: The study found that children with CP demonstrated slower and less smooth self-feeding movements, possibly related to activity limitations. By measuring kinematic variables of self-feeding, assessment can be conducted on children of different ages (including those with CP) using an instrumented spoon.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Manarin Boonyawong, Prim Auychai, Duangporn Duangthip
Summary: This study found that dental caries is prevalent among Thai preschool children, and factors such as age, oral hygiene, and maternal education level are associated with the risk of dental caries.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Zhenxian Huang, Meixuan Su, Qiaojing Wang, Wenjie Li, Haimin Jiang
Summary: This study utilized meta-analysis to summarize the risk factors of dental caries in Chinese children and adolescents, and explored the characteristics of high-risk groups, providing valuable reference for early detection and prevention.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luiz Fernando Fregatto, Isabela Bazzo Costa, Daniel De Bortoli Teixeira, Janaina Costa Marangon Duarte, Aline Maria Noli Mascarin, Salum Bueno da Silveira Junior, Bianca Eduarda Baptistella Mesquita Serva, Roberta Goncalves da Silva, Francisco Agostinho Junior, Paula Cristina Cola
Summary: This study found that children and young people with neurological impairment and oropharyngeal dysphagia who had gastrostomy had worse oral hygiene compared to those without gastrostomy, and both groups harbored Streptococcus mutans.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Andrea Butera, Carolina Maiorani, Annalaura Morandini, Manuela Simonini, Stefania Morittu, Julia Trombini, Andrea Scribante
Summary: This article focuses on the etiology of dental caries and the importance of evaluating risk factors. It emphasizes the impact of poor oral hygiene, bad eating habits, and alterations in oral bacterial flora on caries development. It suggests the use of various products and a communicative approach in the clinical approach to prevent and treat dental caries.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rose Gilmore, Jenny Ziviani, Sarah Mcintyre, Hayley Smithers Sheedy, Nicola Hilton, Tracey Williams, Mark D. Chatfield, Elizabeth Laugeson, Leanne Sakzewski
Summary: This study aimed to test the effectiveness of a group social skills intervention on social functioning in adolescents with a brain injury. The results showed that the intervention group achieved significant improvements in social skills knowledge, social participation, and other outcomes.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Hayley Smithers-Sheedy, Georgina Henry
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hayley Smithers-Sheedy, Katherine Swinburn, Emma Waight, Ruth King, Lisa Hui, Cheryl A. Jones, Kate Daly, William Rawlinson, Sarah Mcintyre, Annabel Webb, Nadia Badawi, Asha Bowen, Philip N. Britton, Pamela Palasanthiran, Anne Lainchbury, Antonia Shand
Summary: An elearning course was developed to improve knowledge and confidence about CMV among midwives. The results showed that participants who completed the course had significantly improved knowledge and confidence in providing advice about CMV.
AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yana A. Wilson, Hayley Smithers-Sheedy, Katarina Ostojic, Emma Waight, Michael C. Kruer, Michael C. Fahey, Gareth Baynam, Jozef Gecz, Nadia Badawi, Sarah McIntyre
Summary: This study defines clinical common data elements (CDEs) and a mandatory minimum data set (MDS) for genomic studies of cerebral palsy (CP) through an online Delphi survey, providing a standardized foundation for phenotype data in CP genomic studies and facilitating international collaborations and data pooling.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Quynh-Anh Le, Guy D. Eslick, Kimberly Mathieu Coulton, Rahena Akhter, Samantha Lain, Natasha Nassar, Albert Yaacoub, George Condous, Mathew Leonardi, Jorg Eberhard, Ralph Nanan
Summary: This study found that using mouthwash in addition to scaling and root planning (SRPM) during pregnancy can significantly improve perinatal outcomes, including reducing the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight, as well as increasing gestational age and birth weight.
JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED DENTAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Emma Waight, Sarah McIntyre, Susan Woolfenden, Linda Watson, Susan Reid, Heather Scott, Tanya Martin, Annabel Webb, Nadia Badawi, Hayley Smithers-Sheedy
Summary: This study aims to describe the post-neonatally acquired cerebral palsy (PNN-CP) in terms of its prevalence, clinical and sociodemographic profiles, known causes and associations between causes, and sociodemographic variables. The study found a significant temporal decline in PNN-CP and identified cerebrovascular accidents, infection, and non-accidental injuries as the most common proximal causes. The study also highlighted an over-representation of certain populations and the need for more specific primary preventive measures and support.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sarah McIntyre, Shona Goldsmith, Annabel Webb, Virginie Ehlinger, Sandra Julsen Hollung, Karen McConnell, Catherine Arnaud, Hayley Smithers-Sheedy, Maryam Oskoui, Gulam Khandaker, Kate Himmelmann
Summary: The study determined trends and estimates of cerebral palsy prevalence in different regions and globally through systematic analysis and meta-analyses. Birth prevalence of CP declined significantly in Europe and Australia while data from low- and middle-income countries indicated higher prevalence rates.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sarah Cui, Rahena Akhter, Daniel Yao, Xin-Yun Peng, Mary-Anne Feghali, Winnie Chen, Emily Blackburn, Elizabeth Fieldja Martin, Gulam Khandaker
Summary: This scoping review examined research on risk factors affecting dental caries experience in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. The findings highlight the importance of caregiver-related education levels, oral health literacy, and sugar intake as significant risk factors. Standardization and culturally specific studies are needed for further research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Arifuzzaman Khan, Kalie Green, Linda Medlin, Gulam Khandaker, Sheleigh Lawler, Coral Gartner
Summary: This study assessed the impact of the '10,000 Lives' initiative on Quitline use, aiming to reduce smoking prevalence in Central Queensland. The results showed a significant increase in the number of individuals using Quitline after the launch of the initiative, particularly among the demographic groups of age 45+, females, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Israt Jahan, Maria de las Mercedes Ruiz Brunner, Mohammad Muhit, Iskander Hossain, Eduardo Cuestas, M. Elisabeth Cieri, Ana L. Condinanzi, L. Johana Escobar Zuluaga, Nadia Badawi, Gulam Khandaker
Summary: The novel equation to estimate weight from mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) among children with cerebral palsy (CP) was validated and found to be accurate, which is important for low-resource and low- and middle-income countries.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mahmudul Hassan Al Imam, Israt Jahan, Manik Chandra Das, S. K. Md Kamrul Bashar, Arifuzzaman Khan, Mohammad Muhit, Rosalie Power, Delwar Akbar, Nadia Badawi, Gulam Khandaker
Summary: This study aimed to test the effectiveness of an integrated microfinance/livelihood and community-based rehabilitation program in improving the health-related quality of life and motor function of children with cerebral palsy in rural Bangladesh. The findings indicate that this integrated program could improve the quality of life of children with cerebral palsy and increase the social capital of their families.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Arifuzzaman Khan, Kalie Green, Gulam Khandaker, Sheleigh Lawler, Coral Gartner
Summary: In order to reduce smoking prevalence, a collaboration between Central Queensland Public Health Unit (CQPHU) and a metropolitan Australian university was formed to evaluate the effectiveness of the "10,000 Lives" initiative. The evaluation provided valuable teaching and learning opportunities for public health students.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tanya Martin, Sarah McIntyre, Emma Waight, Gareth Baynam, Linda Watson, Katherine Langdon, Susan Woolfenden, Hayley Smithers-Sheedy, Juanita Sherwood, ACPR Birds Eye View Grp
Summary: The aim of this study was to provide an overview of the trends of cerebral palsy (CP) for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young adults. Data was collected from the Australian Cerebral Palsy Register (ACPR) for individuals born between 1995 and 2014. The study showed a decline in the birth prevalence of CP in this population between the mid-2000s and 2013-2014. This information can be used to advocate for funding for accessible, culturally safe, antenatal and CP services.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Jacina Walker, Suzy Teutsch, Anne Morris, Guy D. Eslick, Mahmudul Hassan Al Imam, Arifuzzaman Khan, Robert Booy, Elizabeth J. Elliott, Gulam Khandaker
Summary: A comparison and surveillance was conducted to assess the incidence and outcomes of congenital and neonatal varicella in Australia before and after vaccination. The study found a significant reduction in the incidence of CVS and NVI after vaccination. However, the infections still persist among mothers from countries without vaccination programs. Targeted screening and vaccination for young migrant, asylum seeker, and refugee women are proposed to prevent CVS and NVI.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Shona Goldsmith, Hayley Smithers-Sheedy, Nihad Almasri, Guro L. Andersen, Leanne Diviney, Ecaterina Bufteac Gincota, Kate Himmelmann, Israt Jahan, Emma Waight, Sarah Mcintyre
Summary: There has been a recent surge in cerebral palsy (CP) registers globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This will improve understanding of CP epidemiology. Efforts to address identified methodological differences are necessary to ensure comparison of results and collaboration between registers.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2023)
